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Finance Officer - Accounts Receivable
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SalaryJob DescriptionJob Advertisement: Finance Officer - Accounts Receivable
Are you an organized, motivated, and numerate individual looking to join a dynamic Finance team? Our client is seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to ensure the accurate processing, recording, and collection of income through their credit control system. This full-time, permanent role is fully office-based and offers a competitive salary of £26,460 to £28,806.
Main Responsibilities:
- Assist the Senior Finance Officer in processing, recording, and collecting income via the credit control system.
- Participate in the enrolment process, collating and processing all student-related invoices through EBS and Aptos systems.
- Follow debt collection procedures, including communicating with students and organizations and liaising with college staff.
- Collate and process invoice requests, ensuring correct coding, calculations, and VAT treatment.
- Process and issue sales invoices and other student-related invoices.
- Invoice Local Authorities for High Needs funding and employer contributions, and update monitoring forms.
- Receive and allocate payments against invoices, prepare aged debt reports, and ensure accurate debt categorization.
- Conduct monthly debtor reconciliations between EBS and Aptos records.
- Distribute lists of students with outstanding debt and liaise with college administrators and senior managers.
- Verify records in EBS, process invoices, credit notes, and receipts, and resolve discrepancies.
- Manage outstanding debts and queries with the Student Loan Company and Advance Learner Loan portals.
- Handle customer queries, process student refunds, and represent Finance during enrolment to resolve student queries.
- Discuss, agree, and process instalment plans with students, ensuring accuracy and understanding.
- Assist in automating finance procedures and liaise with internal and external auditors.
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above.
- Experience in an administrative role with good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Understanding of basic accounting principles.
- Experience with computerised systems and automating procedures is desirable.
- Previous experience in an Accounts Receivable role is a plus.
- Excellent attention to detail, customer service skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Effective team player with confident communication skills.
- Participate in relevant training and staff development opportunities.
- Engage in the Appraisal and Mentoring processes.
- Comply with Health and Safety regulations and assist in the implementation of the college’s Health and Safety Policy.
- Promote and comply with the College’s Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Participate in all necessary enrolment duties.
- Perform any other reasonable duties as required.
If you are ready to bring your skills and dedication to a forward-thinking Finance team, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Check Your Resume for Match
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